Philippines needs modern Navy, Coast Guard to protect sovereignty: Manila mayor
The 47-year-old presidential aspirant made the statements following the latest episode of Chinese incursion in the West Philippine Sea.
Indonesia
Ahead of Blinken trip, US says committed to ‘unprecedented’ ASEAN ties
Blinken will travel to Britain for a Group of Seven ministers meeting before visiting Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand from Dec. 9-17.
How a Chinese-Indonesian factory worker became Indonesia’s hippest illustrator
Supomo’s style of illustration, its Chinese character hand-lettering, and his son Yulius’ witty captions, made him a household name.
Fresh calls for oil palm moratorium renewal mount after jobs law ruling
The government had yet to extend it despite calls for such an extension from environmentalists.
2024 polls may complicate Jokowi’s efforts to revise jobs law
Analysts say certain parties may distance themselves from the jobs law to gain the support of labor groups.
Indonesia tightens grip on crypto as assets catch on
The law only permits the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies as tradeable assets.
Korean bento cakes find popularity during social distancing
With minimalist, bite-sized designs, the Korean lunch box-sized cakes have captured the hearts of many.
Li Ka-shing-backed WeLab to launch digital bank in Indonesia
Indonesia is one of the largest financially under served markets in Asia.
Mount Semeru rescuers warned of further eruptions
At least six eruptions were recorded on Monday, according to the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Center’s (PVMBG) observations.
Scare tactics: Indonesian developers make international splash with local spooks
Indonesian pop culture has long maintained its fascination with the macabre. Now, it’s made the digital leap to video games.